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The Sugarhill Gang

Data updated on 2024-11-11 19:16:46 UTC
Though the Sugarhill Gang inaugurated the history of recorded hip-hop with their single "Rapper's Delight," a multi-platinum-seller and radio hit in 1979, the group was cooked up to cash in on a supposed novelty item. Music industry producer and label owner Sylvia Robinson had become aware of the massive hip-hop block parties occurring around the New York area during the late '70s, so she gathered three local rappers (Master Gee, Wonder Mike, and Big Bank Hank) to record a single. Infectious and catchy, "Rapper's Delight" borrowed the break from Chic's "Good Times" and became a worldwide hit, eventually selling more than eight million copies. Most industry people figured rap for a short-lived trend, and though they were dead wrong, the Sugarhill Gang certainly didn't carry the torch; despite several modest hits ("8th Wonder," "Apache"), the trio faded quickly and was gone by the mid-'80s, only returning in 1999 with Jump on It, a rap album for children. ~ John Bush, Rovi

Total plays

642.8 million
Updated on 2024-11-11

Monthly listeners

1,298,525

Followers

373,930

Top Cities

  1. United Kingdom
    20,517 listeners
  2. France
    25,456 listeners
  3. Netherlands
    14,370 listeners
  4. Australia
    14,644 listeners
  5. Australia
    12,809 listeners

Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
Rapper's Delight
Rapper's Delight
122,408,905 3:56 2005-01-01
Rappers Delight
Rappers Delight
122,371,726 5:05 2008-08-04
Rapper's Delight
Rapper's Delight
122,371,726 3:56 2010-01-01
The Message
The Message
58,653,336 7:13 2018-06-22
Rapper's Delight
Rapper's Delight
43,372,904 7:07 1999-01-24
Apache (Jump on It)
Apache (Jump on It)
31,257,510 6:13 1979-09-16
Apache (Jump On It) [4sm Mix]
Apache (Jump On It) [4sm Mix]
31,249,274 6:18 2000-01-01
Rapper's Delight (Long Version)
Rapper's Delight (Long Version)
14,461,523 14:34 1979-09-16
Lala Song
Lala Song
10,144,143 3:34 2009-01-01
Rapper's Delight
Rapper's Delight
8,975,343 7:10 2000-01-01
Rapper's Delight (4sm Mix)
Rapper's Delight (4sm Mix)
8,973,558 7:08 2000-01-01
Apache - 45 Version
Apache - 45 Version
7,987,736 4:04 1981-01-01
Apache (Jump on It)
Apache (Jump on It)
7,175,650 4:29 2005-01-01
Rapper's Delight (Long Version)
Rapper's Delight (Long Version)
6,751,837 14:36 1997-01-01
Rapper's Delight - Long Version
Rapper's Delight - Long Version
6,749,209 14:37 1979-01-01
Rapper's Delight - 7" Single Version
Rapper's Delight - 7" Single Version
2,786,657 5:05 1980-02-07
8th Wonder
8th Wonder
2,755,296 7:23 1979-09-16
8th Wonder
8th Wonder
2,754,514 7:27 1996-07-16
Break Dance-Electric Boogie
Break Dance-Electric Boogie
2,355,325 5:12 2020-05-29
Lala Song - Radio Edit
Lala Song - Radio Edit
2,334,514 3:19 2009-01-01
Scorpio
Scorpio
2,050,060 4:55 2018-06-28
Funk You up (Long Version)
Funk You up (Long Version)
1,499,424 10:55 2018-06-28
New York, New York
New York, New York
1,455,422 7:28 2017-07-21
Rapper's Delight
Rapper's Delight
1,170,816 2:51 2003-08-12
It's Nasty (Genius of Love) [Short Version]
It's Nasty (Genius of Love) [Short Version]
1,097,330 7:52 2017-08-10
Freedom
Freedom
928,249 8:18 2018-06-28
Monster Jam
Monster Jam
849,850 8:51 2018-06-28
Get on Up
Get on Up
697,857 2:42 2018-07-27
8th Wonder
8th Wonder
677,318 3:56 2005-01-01
8th Wonder - 7" Single Version
8th Wonder - 7" Single Version
677,234 3:58 2002-09-03
Passion Play
Passion Play
590,479 5:10 1979-09-16
ABC's
ABC's
548,211 2:28 1999-04-16
Message Ii
Message Ii
450,451 6:57 2017-08-10
Rapper's Reprise (Jam-Jam)
Rapper's Reprise (Jam-Jam)
419,695 7:45 1979-09-16
Fever (feat. Sugarhill Gang, Siedah Garrett & GrandMaster Melle Mel & Scorpio) - Laroye Powerfunk Mix
Fever (feat. Sugarhill Gang, Siedah Garrett & GrandMaster Melle Mel & Scorpio) - Laroye Powerfunk Mix
410,819 7:12 2019-10-18
The Lover In You
The Lover In You
399,827 6:55 1979-09-16
The Lover in You
The Lover in You
399,827 6:57 1997-01-01
The Lover in You
The Lover in You
399,662 6:58 1996-07-16
Radio Commercial
Radio Commercial
386,719 1:03 1979-09-16
Jump on It!
Jump on It!
360,592 3:26 1999-04-16
Hot Hot Summer Day
Hot Hot Summer Day
354,250 7:09 1981-01-01
Hot Hot Summer Day
Hot Hot Summer Day
354,187 6:12 1979-09-16
Lala Song - Tocadisco Remix
Lala Song - Tocadisco Remix
310,777 5:36 2009-01-01
Showdown
Showdown
308,164 5:53 1979-09-16
Showdown - 12" Single Version
Showdown - 12" Single Version
308,102 5:55 2002-09-03
Lala Song - Club Version
Lala Song - Club Version
287,614 5:06 2009-01-01
The Lover In You - Pete Wingfield Mix
The Lover In You - Pete Wingfield Mix
253,255 6:42 2000-01-01
The Lover in You (4sm Mix)
The Lover in You (4sm Mix)
253,216 6:51 2000-01-01
On the Money
On the Money
250,858 5:35 1979-09-16
Rapper's Delight - Ben Liebrand DMC Remix
Rapper's Delight - Ben Liebrand DMC Remix
221,877 7:05 2000-01-01
Kick It Live from 9 to 5
Kick It Live from 9 to 5
214,438 6:33 1979-09-16
Livin' In the Fast Lane
Livin' In the Fast Lane
214,420 5:09 1979-09-16
Livin' in the Fast Lane
Livin' in the Fast Lane
214,420 5:09 1997-01-01
Kick It Live from 9 to 5
Kick It Live from 9 to 5
214,413 6:34 1999-01-24
Kick It Live from 9-5 (4sm Mix)
Kick It Live from 9-5 (4sm Mix)
214,413 6:38 2000-01-01
Livin' In the Fast Lane
Livin' In the Fast Lane
214,384 5:10 1996-07-16
Livin' in the Fast Lane
Livin' in the Fast Lane
214,384 5:08 1999-01-24
Spoonie Is Back (Single Version)
Spoonie Is Back (Single Version)
208,877 6:35 2018-06-28
Showdown
Showdown
207,046 5:40 2000-01-01
Showdown (4sm Mix)
Showdown (4sm Mix)
207,032 5:45 2000-01-01
The Word Is Out
The Word Is Out
194,078 5:42 1997-01-01
The Word Is Out
The Word Is Out
194,045 5:42 1979-09-16
8th Wonder
8th Wonder
188,758 7:31 2000-01-01
Sugar Hill Groove
Sugar Hill Groove
182,786 9:39 1979-09-16
Apache - 7" Single Version
Apache - 7" Single Version
180,301 4:16 2002-09-03
Apache (Jump On It) (Sugar Hill Mix By the Scratch Perverts' Prime Cuts)
Apache (Jump On It) (Sugar Hill Mix By the Scratch Perverts' Prime Cuts)
175,432 2:38 2005-01-01
Bad News (Don't Bother Me)
Bad News (Don't Bother Me)
168,864 6:44 1979-09-16
Rapper's Reprise
Rapper's Reprise
160,546 7:52 2017-08-10
It's Like a Dream Sometimes
It's Like a Dream Sometimes
158,841 2:40 1999-04-16
Hot Hot Summer Day (4sm Mix)
Hot Hot Summer Day (4sm Mix)
158,406 6:17 2000-01-01
Someone Like You (with Scorpio, Barshon)
Someone Like You (with Scorpio, Barshon)
152,801 2:45 2021-01-15
Kids' Rapper's Delight (Kid's Rap-Along)
Kids' Rapper's Delight (Kid's Rap-Along)
148,530 5:07 1999-04-16
I Like What You're Doing
I Like What You're Doing
135,815 5:25 1984-01-01
Lala Song - Ccc Vs. Djfb Remix-Bob Sinclar Club Re-Edit
Lala Song - Ccc Vs. Djfb Remix-Bob Sinclar Club Re-Edit
130,396 4:07 2009-07-15
Here I Am
Here I Am
124,328 5:12 2010-01-01
Be a Winner
Be a Winner
123,197 6:46 1979-09-16
Beat Street
Beat Street
118,396 7:05 2018-06-28
Sugarhill Groove
Sugarhill Groove
113,512 9:45 1980-02-07
Fever (feat. Sugarhill Gang, Siedah Garrett & GrandMaster Melle Mel & Scorpio) - KON Remix (Mixed)
Fever (feat. Sugarhill Gang, Siedah Garrett & GrandMaster Melle Mel & Scorpio) - KON Remix (Mixed)
100,903 5:21 2020-10-23
Showdown - The Furious 5 Meets The Sugarhill Gang
Showdown - The Furious 5 Meets The Sugarhill Gang
99,817 5:54 1981-01-01
Rapper's Delight (Sugar Hill Mix By the Scratch Perverts' Prime Cuts)
Rapper's Delight (Sugar Hill Mix By the Scratch Perverts' Prime Cuts)
97,277 4:28 2005-01-01
Fireworks
Fireworks
92,991 2:38 1999-04-16
Kick a Rhyme with Dr. Seuss
Kick a Rhyme with Dr. Seuss
85,530 3:54 1999-04-16
Ain't Nothin' But a Party
Ain't Nothin' But a Party
84,612 3:57 2017-04-13
Making Cash Money
Making Cash Money
82,833 6:30 2018-06-28
Fever (feat. Sugarhill Gang, Siedah Garrett & GrandMaster Melle Mel & Scorpio) [Laroye Powerfunk Mix] / Remember Me (feat. Jemeni G) [Accapella] - Mixed
Fever (feat. Sugarhill Gang, Siedah Garrett & GrandMaster Melle Mel & Scorpio) [Laroye Powerfunk Mix] / Remember Me (feat. Jemeni G) [Accapella] - Mixed
80,570 4:12 2019-12-13
Lala Song [Italian Version] - Dj Fabio B Re-Touch
Lala Song [Italian Version] - Dj Fabio B Re-Touch
80,277 3:37 2009-07-15
Full Circle
Full Circle
79,740 3:47 2017-12-22
Girls
Girls
79,522 5:38 1997-01-01
Girls
Girls
79,511 5:37 1979-09-16
Vice (From Miami Vice)
Vice (From Miami Vice)
75,165 5:04 2018-06-28
Apache
Apache
70,180 5:59 1999-01-24
Real Funky
Real Funky
69,286 6:06 1979-09-16
Funk Box
Funk Box
68,976 8:11 1979-09-16
Rapper's Reprise (Jam-Jam)
Rapper's Reprise (Jam-Jam)
64,489 7:50 1997-01-01
Club On Lock
Club On Lock
63,946 3:59 2008-07-25
And You Know That (Short Version)
And You Know That (Short Version)
60,444 4:18 2018-06-28
Ooh Baby
Ooh Baby
60,425 4:43 2018-06-28
Funk Box
Funk Box
53,840 8:09 1981-01-01
Busy Bee's Groove
Busy Bee's Groove
53,639 5:23 2003-01-01
Here We Go (4sm Vocal Mix)
Here We Go (4sm Vocal Mix)
50,878 3:42 2000-01-01
Fever (feat. Sugarhill Gang, Siedah Garrett & GrandMaster Melle Mel & Scorpio) - KON Remix (Mixed)
Fever (feat. Sugarhill Gang, Siedah Garrett & GrandMaster Melle Mel & Scorpio) - KON Remix (Mixed)
50,663 4:10 2019-09-20
Fever (feat. Sugarhill Gang, Siedah Garrett & GrandMaster Melle Mel & Scorpio) - KON Remix (Mixed)
Fever (feat. Sugarhill Gang, Siedah Garrett & GrandMaster Melle Mel & Scorpio) - KON Remix (Mixed)
50,651 4:11 2019-07-12
The Downbeat
The Downbeat
50,409 4:35 2010-06-21
The Down Beat
The Down Beat
50,406 4:33 1979-09-16
Here I Am
Here I Am
50,045 5:17 1980-02-07
Hey Fellas (Long Version)
Hey Fellas (Long Version)
49,854 7:21 2017-08-10
Giggalo
Giggalo
48,075 3:53 1979-09-16
Fast Lane / Making Cash Money
Fast Lane / Making Cash Money
48,009 6:06 2008-07-25
Fast Lane
Fast Lane
46,381 5:08 1984-01-01
Last Day of School
Last Day of School
45,265 3:09 1999-04-16
Boyz from da Hill (4sm Vocal Mix)
Boyz from da Hill (4sm Vocal Mix)
45,022 4:56 2000-01-01
Fever (feat. Sugarhill Gang, Siedah Garrett & GrandMaster Melle Mel & Scorpio) - KON Reprise (Mixed)
Fever (feat. Sugarhill Gang, Siedah Garrett & GrandMaster Melle Mel & Scorpio) - KON Reprise (Mixed)
44,098 1:28 2019-09-20
Fever (feat. Sugarhill Gang, Siedah Garrett & GrandMaster Melle Mel & Scorpio) - KON Reprise; Mixed
Fever (feat. Sugarhill Gang, Siedah Garrett & GrandMaster Melle Mel & Scorpio) - KON Reprise; Mixed
44,085 1:27 2019-07-12
Intro
Intro
43,594 1:25 2008-07-25
Apache
Apache
43,344 6:02 2008-07-25
Girls
Girls
42,781 5:37 1984-01-01
Bad News (Don't Bother Me)
Bad News (Don't Bother Me)
40,541 6:49 1980-02-07
Fever (feat. Sugarhill Gang, Siedah Garrett & GrandMaster Melle Mel & Scorpio) - KON Remix
Fever (feat. Sugarhill Gang, Siedah Garrett & GrandMaster Melle Mel & Scorpio) - KON Remix
40,210 9:05 2019-10-18
Rappers Delight
Rappers Delight
39,814 8:19 2008-07-25
Sugar Hill Groove
Sugar Hill Groove
39,584 3:04 1999-04-16
People Get On Up
People Get On Up
37,664 6:23 2017-08-10
8th Wonder (Sugar Hill Mix By the Scratch Perverts' Prime Cuts)
8th Wonder (Sugar Hill Mix By the Scratch Perverts' Prime Cuts)
36,673 3:09 2005-01-01
Work, Work the Body
Work, Work the Body
36,572 5:30 1979-09-16
I Like
I Like
34,530 3:26 2008-07-25
Giggalo
Giggalo
33,696 3:56 1981-01-01
Someone Like You (with Scorpio, Barshon) - Radio Edit
Someone Like You (with Scorpio, Barshon) - Radio Edit
33,517 4:20 2021-01-15
Apache - Re-Record
Apache - Re-Record
33,176 6:14 2014-01-01
Kick It Live from 9 to 5
Kick It Live from 9 to 5
33,018 6:24 1984-01-01
The Big 3: Bless The Mic
The Big 3: Bless The Mic
32,643 7:28 2008-07-25
Baby Let's Rap Now (Pt. 2) (Single Version)
Baby Let's Rap Now (Pt. 2) (Single Version)
31,825 4:10 2018-06-28
On the Money
On the Money
31,816 5:36 1981-01-01
Space Race
Space Race
30,587 7:41 1979-09-16
The Big 3: Myspace
The Big 3: Myspace
30,559 4:18 2008-07-25
Fever (feat. Sugarhill Gang, Siedah Garrett & GrandMaster Melle Mel & Scorpio) - Extended Mix
Fever (feat. Sugarhill Gang, Siedah Garrett & GrandMaster Melle Mel & Scorpio) - Extended Mix
30,009 8:22 2019-10-18
My Little Playmate
My Little Playmate
29,076 1:43 1999-04-16
One for the $
One for the $
27,789 4:13 1999-01-24
Sugar Hill Groove (Sugar Hill Mix By the Scratch Perverts' Prime Cuts)
Sugar Hill Groove (Sugar Hill Mix By the Scratch Perverts' Prime Cuts)
26,238 3:14 2005-01-01
Tory
Tory
24,666 6:33 2010-07-19
The Vowels
The Vowels
23,059 3:02 1999-04-16
Rapper's Delight - The TKC Old School Future Remix
Rapper's Delight - The TKC Old School Future Remix
23,048 6:50 2019-03-01
Someone Like You - Original Club Mix
Someone Like You - Original Club Mix
22,623 4:20 2019-05-24
Lala Song - Donovan Dominator Dub Remix
Lala Song - Donovan Dominator Dub Remix
21,513 6:37 2009-04-06
Troy
Troy
21,186 6:34 1979-09-16
Lala Song - DJ Brizi Remix
Lala Song - DJ Brizi Remix
20,059 6:21 2009-08-11
Lala Song - Paolo Ortelli Vs. Degree Remix
Lala Song - Paolo Ortelli Vs. Degree Remix
19,930 6:37 2009-07-15
Lala Song - Guy Schreiner Old School Party Mix
Lala Song - Guy Schreiner Old School Party Mix
19,302 6:10 2009-04-06
Lala Song - Lagroove Remix
Lala Song - Lagroove Remix
17,567 6:21 2009-07-15
Space Race
Space Race
15,508 7:40 1984-01-01
Troy
Troy
14,497 6:32 1984-01-01
Lala Song - Diskomachine & Marcoj Remix
Lala Song - Diskomachine & Marcoj Remix
14,215 5:09 2009-07-15
8th Wonder
8th Wonder
13,883 5:33 2008-07-25
Lala Song - CCC Vs. DJFB Extended Remix
Lala Song - CCC Vs. DJFB Extended Remix
12,774 5:47 2009-08-11
Work, Work, the Body - Single Version
Work, Work, the Body - Single Version
9,510 7:10 1996-07-16
Fever (feat. Sugarhill Gang, Siedah Garrett & GrandMaster Melle Mel & Scorpio)
Fever (feat. Sugarhill Gang, Siedah Garrett & GrandMaster Melle Mel & Scorpio)
9,107 5:56 2020-03-27
Lala Song - Matesi DJ
Lala Song - Matesi DJ
8,914 5:43 2009-08-11
Fever (feat. Sugarhill Gang, Siedah Garrett & GrandMaster Melle Mel & Scorpio) - KON Remix (Mixed)
Fever (feat. Sugarhill Gang, Siedah Garrett & GrandMaster Melle Mel & Scorpio) - KON Remix (Mixed)
7,901 4:57 2020-07-03
Fever (feat. Sugarhill Gang, Siedah Garrett & GrandMaster Melle Mel & Scorpio) - Laroye Powerfunk Mix (Mixed)
Fever (feat. Sugarhill Gang, Siedah Garrett & GrandMaster Melle Mel & Scorpio) - Laroye Powerfunk Mix (Mixed)
6,121 5:00 2020-06-19
Full Circle - Rework
Full Circle - Rework
5,136 4:19 2017-12-22
Someone Like You - C#NN1PT!ON Remix
Someone Like You - C#NN1PT!ON Remix
4,733 4:23 2019-05-24
Lala Song - CCC Vs. DJFB Remix Radio Re-Edit
Lala Song - CCC Vs. DJFB Remix Radio Re-Edit
4,660 3:24 2009-08-11
Someone Like You - Functioning Rock-A-Holics Remix
Someone Like You - Functioning Rock-A-Holics Remix
4,474 4:34 2019-05-24
Someone Like You - JHelix Remix
Someone Like You - JHelix Remix
3,950 4:46 2019-05-24
Full Circle - 9 Minutes of Madness Dub Mix
Full Circle - 9 Minutes of Madness Dub Mix
2,539 4:06 2017-12-22
Get Together
Get Together
2,124 4:48 1994-01-01
Someone Like You - Atari Hero Remix
Someone Like You - Atari Hero Remix
1,845 3:47 2019-05-24
Someone Like You - Lil Smooth Remix
Someone Like You - Lil Smooth Remix
1,814 3:52 2019-05-24
Someone Like You - DJ Dew Remix
Someone Like You - DJ Dew Remix
1,519 6:32 2019-05-24
Rappers Delight
Rappers Delight
1,391 3:30 2004-02-02
Rapper's Delight - Live
Rapper's Delight - Live
1,057 7:18 2020-04-21
Rapper's Delight (Mirko Boni Edit Mix)
Rapper's Delight (Mirko Boni Edit Mix)
< 1000 3:39 2019-06-14
Rapper's Delight (Mirko Boni Extended Mix)
Rapper's Delight (Mirko Boni Extended Mix)
< 1000 5:06 2019-06-14
Fever (feat. Sugarhill Gang, Siedah Garrett & GrandMaster Melle Mel & Scorpio) - Accapella
Fever (feat. Sugarhill Gang, Siedah Garrett & GrandMaster Melle Mel & Scorpio) - Accapella
< 1000 8:14 2021-04-09

New releases

Someone Like You
Someone Like You
2021-01-15
[Monatomic Music]
Rapper's Delight (Remix)
Rapper's Delight (Remix)
2019-06-14
[AQUA PRODUCTION (TRUSTY MUSIC Inc.)]
Someone Like You (The Remixes)
Someone Like You (The Remixes)
2019-05-24
[Monatomic Music]
Rapper's Delight (The TKC Old School Future Remix)
Rapper's Delight (The TKC Old School Future Remix)
2019-03-01
[Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group]
Get on Up
Get on Up
2018-07-27
[Shake Records]
Rapper's Delight
Rapper's Delight
2018-06-28
[Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group]
Rhythm & Rhymes - The Definitve Collection
Rhythm & Rhymes - The Definitve Collection
2010-07-19
[Castle Communications]
The Sugarhill Gang - 30th Anniversary Edition (Expanded Version)
The Sugarhill Gang - 30th Anniversary Edition (Expanded Version)
2010-01-01
[Castle Communications]
Lala Song
Lala Song
2009-04-10
[D:Vision]
Lala Song
Lala Song
2009-04-06
[NEWS]
Hip Hop Anniversary Europe Tour
Hip Hop Anniversary Europe Tour
2008-07-25
[ZYX Music]
The Greatest Hits
The Greatest Hits
2008-01-07
[Castle Communications]
The Essentials: The Sugarhill Gang
The Essentials: The Sugarhill Gang
2002-09-03
[Rhino]
The Greatest Hits (Reissue)
The Greatest Hits (Reissue)
2000-01-01
[Sanctuary Records Group Ltd.]
The 4sm Mixes
The 4sm Mixes
2000-01-01
[Demon]
Jump On It!
Jump On It!
1999-04-16
[Rhino]
The Showdown: The Sugarhill Gang vs. Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
The Showdown: The Sugarhill Gang vs. Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
1999-01-24
[Rhino]
8th Wonder
8th Wonder
1998-01-01
[Sanctuary Records]
Rapper's Delight: The Best Of The Sugarhill Gang
Rapper's Delight: The Best Of The Sugarhill Gang
1996-07-16
[Rhino]
Livin' In The Fast Lane
Livin' In The Fast Lane
1984-01-01
[Rhino]
Apache / Rapper's Delight [Digital 45] (w/ PDF)
Apache / Rapper's Delight [Digital 45] (w/ PDF)
1982-01-01
[Rhino]
8th Wonder
8th Wonder
1981-01-01
[Rhino]
Apache (Jump On It) / We Are Known As Emcees - EP
Apache (Jump On It) / We Are Known As Emcees - EP
1981-01-01
[Sanctuary Records]
Apache / Rapper's Delight [Digital 45]
Apache / Rapper's Delight [Digital 45]
1981-01-01
[Rhino]
The Sugarhill Gang
The Sugarhill Gang
1980-02-07
[Rhino]
Rapper's Delight
Rapper's Delight
1979-09-16
[Sanctuary Records]
Rapper's Delight
Rapper's Delight
1979-01-01
[Rhino]